Top Trails and Hikes in Jeju Island

🥾 Trails and Hikes in Jeju Island

• Hallasan summit trail — The Hallasan summit trail climbs to the crater lake Baengnokdam at the top of South Korea's highest peak (1,947m). The Gwaneumsa trail (8.7km, 5 hours round trip) is the most popular route, through forest and alpine meadows.
• Olle trail routes — The Jeju Olle Trail is a network of 26 walking routes around the island, totaling 425km, passing through coastal villages, volcanic landscapes, forests, and beaches. Each route is 5-15km and marked with blue and orange ribbons.
• Seongsan Ilchulbong trail — A 20-minute climb up the wooden staircase to the crater rim of Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), a 182m volcanic tuff cone, for the best sunrise views on Jeju.
• Hyeopjae to Geumneung coastal walk — Walk the coastal path between Hyeopjae and Geumneung beaches on Jeju's northwest coast, with white sand, turquoise water, and views of Biyangdo Island.
• Seopjikoji coastal trail — Walk the coastal trail at Seopjikoji on Jeju's northeast coast, passing grassy cliffs, volcanic rock formations, and a lighthouse, with views of Seongsan Ilchulbong.
• Jeongbang to Cheonjiyeon waterfall walk — Walk the coastal path between Jeongbang and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls near Seogwipo, passing cliffs, forests, and two of Jeju's most famous waterfalls.
• Bijarim Forest trail — Walk the 800m loop through Bijarim Forest, a 20-hectare forest of ancient nutmeg trees, some 500-800 years old, on Jeju's northeast coast.
• Sangumburi Crater loop — Walk the 2km loop around the rim of Sangumburi Crater, a 100m deep volcanic crater with a forested floor, on Jeju's east coast.
• Jungmun to Cheonjeyeon walk — Walk from Jungmun Beach to Cheonjeyeon Waterfall on Jeju's south coast, passing the Seonimgyo arch bridge and subtropical forest.
• Hallasan Eorimok trail — The Eorimok trail is a shorter Hallasan route (4.7km, 3 hours round trip) to 1,500m elevation, through forest and volcanic rock, without reaching the summit.
• Gotjawal Forest trail — Walk the Gotjawal Forest trail on Jeju's north coast, a unique subtropical forest that grows on volcanic rock, with diverse plant and animal species.
• Suwolbong peak trail — Walk to Suwolbong peak on Jeju's west coast, a small volcanic cone with views of the ocean, Chagwido Island, and the volcanic coastline.
• Jeju Olle Trail 1 — Olle Trail Route 1 starts at Siheung Elementary School and follows the northeast coast 14.5km to Gwangchigi Beach, passing Seongsan Ilchulbong and coastal villages.
• Jeju Olle Trail 7 — Olle Trail Route 7 follows the south coast from Jungmun to Daepo, 14km passing waterfalls, cliffs, and the Pacific Ocean.
• Jeju Olle Trail 10 — Olle Trail Route 10 follows the southwest coast from Hyeopjae to Moseulpo, 17km passing white sand beaches, volcanic cliffs, and Sanbangsan mountain.
• Hamdeok coastal walk — Walk the coastal path at Hamdeok Beach on Jeju's northeast coast, with a promenade, cafes, and views of the turquoise water and volcanic rock formations.
• Woljeongri Beach trail — Walk the coastal trail at Woljeongri Beach on Jeju's northeast coast, with white sand, a lighthouse, and cafes with ocean views.
• Sanbangsan temple trail — Walk from Sanbangsan mountain to Bomulseom temple on Jeju's southwest coast, passing a 150m volcanic dome, a Buddhist temple, and coastal views.
• Gwangchigi Beach to Seongsan — Walk from Gwangchigi Beach to Seongsan Ilchulbong on Jeju's east coast, a 3km coastal path with views of the volcanic cone and fishing boats.
• Munseom Island coastal walk — Walk the coastal path near Munseom Island off Seogwipo, with views of the volcanic islets, coral reefs, and the ocean, popular for snorkeling and diving.